Arapahoe County Open Spaces

Spotlight

The Open Spaces Department works to preserve natural and heritage areas, enhance neighborhood and regional parks and build and maintain trails. Since its inception, the program has built or improved 214 miles of trail, participated in more than 150 park and trailhead projects, and conserved more than 33,000 acres of open space.

The iconic red barn at Arapahoe County’s 17 Mile House Farm Park will soon be stabilized as construction on the $320,000 project is slated to start this month, which will limit access at the park until fall 2019. Read on...

Stay Engaged

Learn more about our program and take a walk outside along your favorite trail or bring your children to play in a neighborhood park. Chances are you'll see examples of your open space tax dollars at work in Arapahoe County's great outdoors.

The iconic red barn at Arapahoe County’s 17 Mile House Farm Park will soon be stabilized as construction on the $320,000 project is slated to start this month, which will limit access at the park until fall 2019. Read on...